The Opposition People’s National Party (PNP) wants
the Government to have the faulty operating theatre
air conditioning system at Annotto Bay Hospital
repaired.
Shadow Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr Morais
Guy, says the faults with the system result in reduced
times for elective surgery and also hampers the training
of junior doctors.
Dr Guy said the use of the theatre at the hospital has
been restricted for more than four months due to
condensation in the air conditioning system, which
produces a steady leak in the area.
According to a statement from the PNP, Dr Guy said this
situation is unhealthy and unsafe for those working in
those spaces because there is a real danger that
someone could fall from the slippery condition. “We do
not want any such thing to happen to any member of our
hard-working medical team or those on a temporary
visit,” Dr Guy said.
He said the situation at Annotto Bay Hospital has
persisted for four months forcing the hospital to curtail
the use of the space to morning hours before the
condensation begins and preventing the scheduling of
all elective surgeries. He said the situation has also
affected the training of junior doctors, which could delay
their specialist training.
Dr Guy said that despite the freeing-up of spaces due to
a reduction in COVID-19 cases, the hospital could not
optimize the situation because of the faulty system.
Alexander White
